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Doing Problems and Thinking Problems

Posted on January 22, 2011 by D3 Support

There are two major problems related to human psychological functioning. One is the realm of ideas; the other is the realm of action. The realm of ideas refers to thoughts, beliefs, attitudes and core premises. Some of these ideas are … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

What Meds Do and Don’t Do for Emotions

Posted on January 20, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: While I share your wisdom and identification of ideas as the cause of emotions and actions, I disagree on the subject of medicine/drugs as a tool for correction of negative thoughts or actions. I think anxiety and antidepressants can … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

For Better or Worse: You Are What You Think

Posted on January 16, 2011 by D3 Support

People ask: ‘Cognitive therapy is all well and good. I’m fine with finding the nature of errors in my thinking. But what about the underlying causes of my problems?’ The error in this question proves exactly why cognitive therapy is … Continue reading →

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Honesty the Best Policy … For Self?

Posted on January 15, 2011 by D3 Support

Dishonesty is widely considered “selfish.” The implication is that lying serves the self-interest of the person who’s deceiving. But does it? The moment somebody lies to a significant other in business or personal life, the obligation is on him to … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily Dose of Reason, Psychology & Self-Improvement

Perfectionism vs.Happiness

Posted on January 13, 2011 by D3 Support

What is a “perfectionist?” A perfectionist is someone with mistaken thinking. Perfectionism doesn’t refer to a quest for excellence, or a demand (placed on self or others) to get the best job done possible. Perfectionism refers to a neurotic fear, … Continue reading →

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The Fight for Freedom IS Freedom

Posted on January 8, 2011 by D3 Support

Many ask: What’s the point of being positive if the world, including even the once great United States, is going to hell in a handbasket? My reply: If you give up in defeatism, there’s nothing left worth saving. If everyone … Continue reading →

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Don’t Give Up

Posted on January 5, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: A lot of my friends and I are nearing retirement or seeking new horizons.  When we talk about new careers or jobs, we all come to the same conclusion: “I’m not qualified for the jobs I’m interested in, and … Continue reading →

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Serenity Isn’t Supernaturalism or Emotionalism

Posted on January 4, 2011 by D3 Support

Q: In your article, ‘Feeling Good is Not the Purpose of Life,’ you said that serenity is the preeminent goal of the human experience. Yet previously (in 2005) you had written the following: “Thanks to Ayn Rand, I came to … Continue reading →

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People Change if they Want

Posted on January 2, 2011 by D3 Support

Stanton Samenow writes in ‘The Myth of the ‘Out of Character’ Crime’: “No matter how grim the situation, no threat by an authority or anyone else can compel someone to change against his will. For meaningful and lasting change to … Continue reading →

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Having a “Bad” Day

Posted on December 29, 2010 by D3 Support

Q: What should a day be judged by? How would a good day and a bad day differ?  Everyday is a new day and when we get to the end of it, as you have suggested in past columns, it’s … Continue reading →

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Mistakes Parents Make and Why They Make Them

Posted on December 22, 2010 by D3 Support

Parents make numerous mistakes when raising their children. Examples include: Big Mistake # 1: Motivating the child with dogma rather than reason. In other words, “Do what I say,” rather than: “If you do X, then Y will happen.” For … Continue reading →

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The Error of “Group Think”

Posted on December 18, 2010 by D3 Support

What is “group think”? It’s the opposite of individuality. Individuality resides in the independent use of your mind. “Independent” means objective, which means you independently use a rational method of thinking about people, situations and events. Rational does not necessarily … Continue reading →

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